Chapter 274 We Meet Again, My Love

• Aidan’s world seemed to tilt on its axis the moment he saw her. His heart was still pounding, adrenaline pumping through his veins as he watched Emily turn abruptly on her heels, heading for the exit with long, hurried strides. There was no hesitation in her movement, no faltering steps. She was running away. Again.
• "Emily, wait!" His voice, desperate and raw, rang out in the quiet of the boutique, but she didn’t stop.
• The lady at the counter called out, her voice shrill with annoyance, “Ma’am, you haven’t paid! Your basket—”